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JVC GZ-HD40 Operation Manual

JVC GZ-HD40 Operation Manual

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You Can Do This ..................................3
Software Installation ...........................6
File Backup on the PC .........................9
Specified Media ................................10
Software ............................................11
(DIRECT DISC) .................................15
Software) ..........................................16
(Basic Editing) ..................................19
(Advanced Editing) ..........................23
(AVCHD) ............................................25
VIDEO) ..............................................28
FAQ .....................................................32
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-HD40/GZ-HD30
Model
PC OPERATION GUIDE
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You Can Do This ................................33
Macintosh .........................................34
iMovie '08 (AVCHD) .........................37
iMovie HD (SD-VIDEO) .....................40
FAQ .....................................................44

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Folder Structure and Extensions ..45 Editing and Creating a Video Disc Customer Support Information ..47 (Basic Editing) ........19 JVC Software License Agreement ...48 Editing and Creating a Video Disc (Advanced Editing) ......23 Editing and Viewing on a TV (AVCHD) ..........25 Editing and Viewing on a TV (SD- VIDEO) ..........28...
  • Page 2 Caution • The supplied software is not capable of x.v.Color. If you wish to edit videos on a computer, set the [x.v.Color] to [OFF] in the video menu on your Everio before the recording. • The supplied software supports x.v.Color for video in AVHCD format, but color information is not retained in the edited sections.

  • Page 3: For Windows Users

    For Windows Users ® Windows ® You Can Do This After recording video or still images, you can save them onto your computer and use the supplied software to play back, edit or create discs. n Saving, playback, copying and editing is easy with PowerCinema Settings Help You can set each item in detail.
  • Page 4 n Edit with PowerDirector! n Create a disc with PowerProducer! n Playing back a disc with PowerDVD You can play back DVD video discs and AVCHD discs that you have created. You can play back AVCHD discs or DVD videos with standard picture quality.
  • Page 5 System Requirements Either one of the following OS should be pre-installed (-bit): • Windows XP Home Edition (SP) ® • Windows XP Professional (SP) ® • Windows Vista Home Basic ® • Windows Vista Home Premium ® CPU: • Intel Pentium , at least . GHz ®...

  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Windows ® Software Installation Preparation: • Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double- click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer].
  • Page 7 Click [Yes]. CyberLink BD Solution Installation starts PowerCinema NE for Everio PowerDirector 6 NE PowerProducer  NE PowerDVD 7 NE Click [Finish]. ◆ When installation is completed The installed software is displayed in [All Programs] – [CyberLink BD Solution]. For details on the supplied software, see the software Instruction Manuals, User's Guides, Help and Readme.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Camera To The Pc

    Windows ® Connecting the Camera to the PC Preparation: • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Connector USB Cable USB Connector DC Connector <NOTES> • Never disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp on the camera lights or blinks. •...

  • Page 9: File Backup On The Pc

    Windows ® File Backup on the PC This method uses the software on the CD-ROM to back up files onto your PC. Video files that have never been backed up onto the PC are automatically selected and backed up. Preparation: •...

  • Page 10: File Backup On The Pc From The Specified Media

    Windows ® File Backup on the PC from the Specified Media You can select what to copy (HDD or microSD card) and save the files that are inside onto your computer. Preparation: • Install the software. • Connect the camera to the PC. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

  • Page 11: File Backup On The Pc Without Using Software

    Windows ® File Backup on the PC without Using Software Preparation: • Connect the camera to the PC. On the PC, create a folder to back up files into. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera On the camera, select [PLAYBACK ON PC].
  • Page 12 Select the folder that you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1. • AVCHD: Folder that contains video files in AVCHD format (gSh). If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag &...

  • Page 13: Playing Back Files On The Pc

    Windows ® Playing Back Files on the PC Preparation: • Install the software. • Connect the camera to the PC. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. On the camera, select [PLAYBACK ON PC]. • A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen.
  • Page 14 Click the desired file. If you click Sort by/Filter by/View by, searching options are displayed. • Sort by: The order of files is rearranged according to item that you selected. • Filter by: Files are filtered according to the item that you selected. •...

  • Page 15: Creating A Video Disc (Direct Disc)

    Windows ® Creating a Video Disc (DIRECT DISC) You can use the DIRECT DISC button to save videos on a DVD. The videos that you have not previously saved on a DVD with this operation are selected automatically and saved. Disc supported for creation Requirements •...

  • Page 16: Creating A Video Disc (Using Software)

    Windows ® Creating a Video Disc (Using Software) Disc supported for creation Requirements Blu-ray Disc (High-definition) Recordable Blu-ray disc drive (and supported, recordable Blu- ray media) Video (all picture qualities) AVCHD Disc (High-definition) Recordable DVD drive (and supported, recordable DVD media) Video (all picture qualities) DVD Disc (Standard Quality) Preparation:...
  • Page 17 Check the check box of the desired file. Click [Next]. Click [Create Disc]. • PowerProducer starts. • If you do not know which PowerProducer operation to perform or function to use, click this. Select the disc that you want to create •...
  • Page 18 Registered file • Four titles are created. Click Click The disc creation starts. ◆To finish ➡Exit PowerProducer. <NOTES> • Video conversion can take a long time when creating a DVD video, or when creating an AVCHD disc using RU quality video. •...

  • Page 19: Editing And Creating A Video Disc (Basic Editing)

    Windows ® Editing and Creating a Video Disc (Basic Editing) Disc supported for creation Requirements Blu-ray Disc (High-definition) Recordable DVD drive (and supported, recordable Blu-ray media) Video (all picture qualities) AVCHD Disc (High-definition) Recordable DVD drive (and supported, recordable DVD media) Video (all picture qualities) DVD Disc (Standard Quality) Double-click the PowerCinema icon.
  • Page 20 Check the check box of the file you want to edit. Click [Next]. Click [Advanced Editing]. • PowerDirector starts. • Exit PowerCinema. • Click [Help] if you do not know which PowerDirector operation to use. Check that [Aspect ratio] in the [Edit] menu is [16:9].
  • Page 21 Click [Make a Disc]. Click Select the Video format • To create a Blu-ray disc ➡Click [0 BD]. (When using U quality videos, click [0 BD]. • To create an AVCHD disc ➡Click [0 AVCHD]. (When using U quality videos, click [0 AVCHD].
  • Page 22 • To use only U quality video ➡To change the resolution (P. xx) Click The disc creation starts. ◆To finish ➡Exit PowerProducer and PowerDirector. ◆To create a disc that has more than 2 titles in step 9 !　 C lick [Create a File (GZ-HD Series)] in step 7, and save the title as a video file (file extension .TPD).

  • Page 23: Editing And Creating A Video Disc (Advanced Editing)

    Windows ® Editing and Creating a Video Disc (Advanced Editing) You can use the wide range of functions in PowerDirector to perform full-scale editing of your videos. Even with just a small amount of editing, you can completely change how your videos look. Inserting Transitions (scene changes) This function makes the transition of scenes appear natural.
  • Page 24 Trimming If there are unwanted sections at the start or end of a scene (clip), you can delete those unwanted sections. Select the video within the track. Click [Trim]. Drag to the start and end of the clip. • You can also set these points using numerical values.

  • Page 25: Editing And Viewing On A Tv (Avchd)

    Windows ® Editing and Viewing on a TV (AVCHD) To view the video edited using a computer on a TV, use DVD burner (CU-VD50) or device that supports AVCHD format. File supported for creation Requirements Edit source file Video in AVCHD format (gSh) Double-click the PowerCinema icon.
  • Page 26 Check the check box of the file you want to edit. Click [Next]. Click [Advanced Editing]. • PowerDirector starts. Check that the data has been completely imported to PowerProducer, and exit PowerCinema. • Click [Help] if you do not know which PowerDirector operation to use.
  • Page 27 Click [Create a File]. Click Click [AVC.MPEG4] Select [MPEG4 AVC, 1920x1080i] Click Check the file save destination and file name. Click • The recopied file (file extension .TPD) is saved. <NOTES> • Depending on the performance and condition of your computer, the PowerDirector preview display may not play back smoothly.

  • Page 28: Editing And Viewing On A Tv (Sd-Video)

    Windows ® Editing and Viewing on a TV (SD-VIDEO) To view the video edited using a computer on a TV, use your Everio or DVD burner (sold separately). File supported for creation Requirements Edit source file Video in SD-VIDEO format (RU) Recopied file Double-click the PowerCinema icon.
  • Page 29 Check the check box of the file you want to edit. Click [Next]. Click [Advanced Editing]. • PowerDirector starts. Check that the data has been completely imported to PowerProducer, and exit PowerCinema. • Click [Help] if you do not know which PowerDirector operation to use.
  • Page 30 Click [Create a File (GZ-HD Series)]. Click Match the image quality with the video. • When using only quality videos ➡Click [0]. • When using quality videos ➡Click [0]. • When using only quality videos ➡Click [0]. Click Check the file save destination and file name.
  • Page 31 Playing back on your Everio You can play back recopied files (file extension .TPD) on your Everio by copying the files back to your Everio. You can also view the videos on a TV by connecting your Everio to the TV. Connect your Everio to the computer.

  • Page 32: Faq

    Windows ® If you are experiencing difficulties, please consult this section. If you cannot find the solution here, please consult the User's Guides for each software package. ◆PowerCinema NE For Everio When playing back video files (file extension .TPD), frames are dropped and the sound cuts out.

  • Page 33: For Macintosh Users

    For Macintosh Users Macintosh 1 You Can Do This After recording video or still images, you can connect the camera to your computer and use them with Apple software. n Editing video with iMovie'08 (AVCHD) If you use iMovie'08 (version 7), you can import video into your computer and perform editing.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Camera To The Macintosh

    Macintosh 2 Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Connector USB Cable USB Connector DC Connector <NOTES> • Never disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp on the camera lights or blinks. •...

  • Page 35: File Backup On The Macintosh

    Macintosh 3 File Backup on the Macintosh Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. On the computer, create a folder to back up files into. Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. On the camera, select [PLAYBACK ON PC]. PLAYBACK ON PC BACK UP SELECT...
  • Page 36 Select the folder that you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1. • AVCHD: Folder that contains video files in AVCHD format. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag &...

  • Page 37: Editing High-Definition Videos With Imovie '08 (Avchd)

    Macintosh 4-1 Editing High-Definition videos with iMovie ‘08 (AVCHD)

  • Page 40: Editing High-Definition Videos With Imovie Hd (Sd-Video)

    Macintosh 4-2 Editing High-Definition videos with iMovie HD (SD-VIDEO) Software Installation If the software on the provided CD-ROM is installed, the backed up file can be viewed in QuickTime Player or edited in iMovie HD or Final Cut Pro. (Several functions will not be accessible.) Preparation: •...
  • Page 41 Select [HDD] #Click [Continue]. Click [Install]. • The software installation starts. Click [Close].
  • Page 42 Editing with iMovie This sections shows you how to edit movie files taken with your Everio in high-definition using iMovie HD (version 6). Double-click the iMovie HD icon. • iMovie HD starts. Click [Create a New Project]. Name your project. Select [HDV 1080i] •...
  • Page 43 Select [Import] from the [File] menu. Select the video file in the SD- VIDEO folder (file extension .TOD). Click [Open]. • Video file import begins. Edit the imported file. <NOTES> • iMovie HD (version 6) will automatically convert the aspect ratio of video files from [0x080i] to [0x080i] on import.

  • Page 44: Faq

    Macintosh 6 If you are experiencing difficulties, please consult this section first. If you cannot find the solution here, please consult the [Help] menu in iMovie HD. ◆iMovie HD (version 6) I cannot import a video file (file extension .TOD) into iMovie. Check your version of iMovie.

  • Page 45: For All Users 1

    For All Users For All Users 1 Folder Structure and Extensions X = number EVERIO_HDD Management information* for the media as a whole [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [PIC_XXXX.JPG] Video file in SD-VIDEO format (RU) [PIC_XXXX.JPG] Management information* for the video files in SD-VIDEO [XXXJVCSO] format (RU) [XXXJVCSO]...
  • Page 46 EVERIO_SD [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [PIC_XXXX.JPG] [PIC_XXXX.JPG] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.TOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] [DEM_XXXX.TPD] [MOV_XXXX.TPD] [MOV_XXXX.TOD] [DEM_XXXX.JTS] [MOV_XXXX.JTS] [MOV_XXXX.JTS] [PRIVATE] [JVC] [AVCHD] [BDMV] [STREAM] [XXXX.JTS] [XXXX.JTS] [BACKUP] [CLIPINFO] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM] [MOVIEOBJ.BDM]...

  • Page 47: Customer Support Information

    Contact us for information on the provided software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.

  • Page 48: Jvc Software License Agreement

    T O T H E E X T E N T P E R M I T T E D B Y owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR protected under the copyright law of Japan and ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL other countries, and related Conventions.
  • Page 49 . and is only licensed to You with the • Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot same use rights JVC grants all commercial end or humid environment. Keep it away from users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 50 © 008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited M8H5 0508MNH-AL-VM...

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